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No Wipes Down the Pipes!
by Jacqueline Mayhew 05 May '26

05 May '26

No Wipes Down the Pipes! View online version <http://xtqno.mjt.lu/nl3/gBHA33hmJiLTtR6gOqMqBw?m=AU4AAJY_zyUAAc7MXiYAAOPF_H…> Yorkshire Water Mailjet.jpg *No Wipes Down the Pipes!* We would like to kindly remind all tenants *not to flush wipes, including 'flushable' wipes*, down the toilets. Please only flush toilet paper down the toilet, and dispose of wipes, sanitary products, and other items in the bin provided. Flushing the wrong items can cause blockages and unnecessary disruption for everyone in the building. Thank you for your cooperation. <http://xtqno.mjt.lu/lnk/AU4AAJY_zyUAAc7MXiYAAOPF_HEAAAAAZQoAAacoABLhNQBp6h7…> <http://xtqno.mjt.lu/lnk/AU4AAJY_zyUAAc7MXiYAAOPF_HEAAAAAZQoAAacoABLhNQBp6h7…> <http://xtqno.mjt.lu/lnk/AU4AAJY_zyUAAc7MXiYAAOPF_HEAAAAAZQoAAacoABLhNQBp6h7…> *York Science Park Ltd* An entrepreneurial ecosystem at the heart of the University of York. T: 01904 322700 E: _enquiries(a)yorksciencepark.co.uk_ <mailto:enquiries@yorksciencepark.co.uk> W: _www.yorksciencepark.co.uk_ <http://xtqno.mjt.lu/lnk/AU4AAJY_zyUAAc7MXiYAAOPF_HEAAAAAZQoAAacoABLhNQBp6h7…> This e-mail has been sent to jcm529(a)ynic.york.ac.uk, you are receiving it because you are a resident at York Science Park. If you unsubscribe you will not receive important updates from the Science Park team that might include changes to your account, billing and contract details. Click here to unsubscribe <http://xtqno.mjt.lu/unsub2?m=AU4AAJY_zyUAAc7MXiYAAOPF_HEAAAAAZQoAAacoABLhNQ…>. Registered Address: Heslington Hall, Heslington YO10 5DD York GB <http://xtqno.mjt.lu/lnk/AU4AAJY_zyUAAc7MXiYAAOPF_HEAAAAAZQoAAacoABLhNQBp6h7…><http://xtqno.mjt.lu/lnk/AU4AAJY_zyUAAc7MXiYAAOPF_HEAAAAAZQoAAacoABLhNQBp6h7…>

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 27 Apr '26

27 Apr '26

Hello, Please see below for this week's updates. 🎊 *Andre's Last Week* After 21 years, Andre will be leaving YNiC this week. Please join us on Tuesday (28th) from 11:30am to offer well wishes and enjoy some light refreshments. We hope to see you there to help us thank Andre for everything he's done over the years! *🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. This includes students who wish to attend the Data Analysis in Neuroimaging Course starting this semester. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 5th of May, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. *🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 5th of May 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 6th of May, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Have a great week! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician Departmental Safety Advisor - Department of Psychology York Neuroimaging Centre University of York Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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Fwd: Lead Tech Specialist, YNiC - advert is live
by Aidan Horner 27 Apr '26

27 Apr '26

Hello YNiC Community, As many of you know, Andre is soon to be leaving us. Below is a link to the advertised job to find a suitable replacement. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please do contact them and encourage them to apply. Best wishes, Aidan -------- Forwarded Message -------- Dear All, Please could you circulate the following vacancy to your colleagues? Thank you. https://jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/lead-technical-specialist-york-neuroimaging… Lead Technical Specialist, York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC) We are seeking a senior technical leader to manage the unit, drive growth, and ensure operational excellence. Balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day operations, you will oversee the seamless functionality of cutting-edge research equipment while leading and managing a specialist technical team. Key Responsibilities: * Infrastructure: Manage the lifecycle of MEG, MRI, and TMS systems, including procurement and maintenance. * Compliance: Act as the primary authority for IRMER, CQC, GCP, and H&S standards. * Commercial: Lead financial operations, manage substantial budgets, and act as the primary liaison for industrial partners. * Leadership: Contribute to the YNiC Management Committee and Technical Leadership Team while building a robust external professional network. * Leadership: Manage a team of technical specialists with a dual focus on current role proficiency and future career aspirations, ensuring individual development supports the centre’s future plans. Salary: £58,225 to £67,468 Grade 8 Open contract Full Time Based at the campus at the University of York Apply by the 28th May, 2026. The interview will be on the 12th June, 2026. Many thanks Lucy -- *I have moved office to YH/210 -Yorkshire House/RCSS* Lucy Hudson Director of Technical Operations Technical Lead for the Technician Commitment Trustee & Council Member of the RSB, FIScT University of York Mobile: 07795 414 848 Email: lucy.hudson(a)york.ac.uk DISCLAIMER: http://www.york.ac.uk/docs/disclaimer/email.htm Postal Address: 6 Innovation Close, York, YO10 5ZF

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🧠 YNiC Seminar Today at 11:30am
by Jennifer Ashton 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Hello, All staff and students are welcome to join our YNiC Seminar today. *Professor Aidan Horner* will be presenting a talk titled *'A neural state-space for episodic memories'*. We hope to see you over in YNiC, but if you are unable to attend in person, you can catch the seminar on zoom <https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/92528953318?pwd=4BxNdbKOWY2Q0bRk6fwRrephPNIHgh…> . Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician Departmental Safety Advisor - Department of Psychology York Neuroimaging Centre University of York Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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MEGUKI - Nottingham, 16-18 September
by Beth Jefferies 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

For MEG enthusiasts, plans for the next meeting of MEGUKI are available from the link below https://store.nottingham.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/conferences/schools-a…

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Hello, Please see below for this week's updates. 🧠* YNiC Seminar - Tuesday at 11:30am* All staff and students are welcome to join our YNiC Seminar tomorrow, *Professor Aidan Horner* will be presenting a talk titled '*A neural state-space for episodic memories*'. We hope to see you there, but if you are unable to attend in person, you can catch the seminar on zoom <https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/92528953318?pwd=4BxNdbKOWY2Q0bRk6fwRrephPNIHgh…> . 🎊 *Thank Your Technicians* On behalf of the TC Delivery Group <https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/essentials/tech-york/tech-commitment/>, we're collecting 'words of thanks' to recognize the hard work and expertise of technicians across the University. Got 2 minutes? Please answer these two quick questions <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDuLRZN7yhxtN_cofILq_JhuURuv3ZB5I…> to pass on your words of thanks. *✉️ Save the Date - 3rd of June 2pm* YNiC is pleased to host a '*Collaboration in Neuroscience*' event on the *3rd of June at 2pm*. Join us for a series of short talks, followed by cake, coffee and networking. Please save the date - more details will follow soon. *🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. This includes students who wish to attend the Data Analysis in Neuroimaging Course starting this semester. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 5th of May, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. *🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 5th of May 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 6th of May, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Have a great week! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician Departmental Safety Advisor - Department of Psychology York Neuroimaging Centre University of York Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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🧠 YNiC Seminar - Today at 11:30am
by Jennifer Ashton 14 Apr '26

14 Apr '26

Hello, All staff and students are welcome to join our YNiC Seminar today. *Oscar Solis* will be presenting a talk titled '*Project Plans: Characterising the Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Schema Violations to Visual Scenes*'. We hope to see you there, but if you are unable to attend in person, you can catch the seminar on zoom <https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/95964614652?pwd=cY6GKBoyP6xRD7ZVuVwx1gDKVbRFZr…> . Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

Hello, Please see below for this week's updates. 🧠* YNiC Seminar - Tuesday at 11:30am* All staff and students are welcome to join our YNiC Seminar tomorrow, *Oscar Solis* will be presenting a talk titled '*Project Plans: Characterising the Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Schema Violations to Visual Scenes*'. We hope to see you there, but if you are unable to attend in person, you can catch the seminar on zoom <https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/95964614652?pwd=cY6GKBoyP6xRD7ZVuVwx1gDKVbRFZr…> . 🎊 *Thank Your Technicians* On behalf of the TC Delivery Group <https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/essentials/tech-york/tech-commitment/>, we're collecting 'words of thanks' to recognize the hard work and expertise of technicians across the University. Got 2 minutes? Please answer these two quick questions <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDuLRZN7yhxtN_cofILq_JhuURuv3ZB5I…> . *✉️ Save the Date - 3rd of June 2pm* YNiC is pleased to host a '*Collaboration in Neuroscience*' event on the *3rd of June at 2pm*. Join us for a series of short talks, followed by cake, coffee and networking. Please save the date - more details will follow soon. *🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. This includes students who wish to attend the Data Analysis in Neuroimaging Course starting this semester. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 5th of May, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. *🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 5th of May 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 6th of May, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Have a great week! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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🧠 YNiC Seminar: Today at 11:30am
by Jennifer Ashton 24 Mar '26

24 Mar '26

Hello, Please join us at our YNiC Seminar this morning. We have an external speaker *Dr Carlo Campagnoli* from the University of Leeds, presenting a talk titled '*Perception and Presence: Mechanisms Underlying Real-World Action and Virtual Immersion*'. We hope to see you there. If you are unable to attend in person, you can catch the seminar on zoom <https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/95385446621?pwd=R0tu9O1tISNVaFRtkg8e2FHct8c3CB…> . Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 23 Mar '26

23 Mar '26

Hello, Please see below for this week's updates. 🧠* YNiC Seminar - Tuesday at 11:30am* All staff and students are welcome to join our YNiC Seminar tomorrow. We have an external speaker *Dr Calo Campagnoli* from the University of Leeds, presenting a talk titled '*Perception and Presence: Mechanisms Underlying Real-World Action and Virtual Immersion*'. We hope to see you there, but if you are unable to attend in person, you can catch the seminar on zoom <https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/95385446621?pwd=R0tu9O1tISNVaFRtkg8e2FHct8c3CB…> . 🖥️ *MSc Analysis Desktops* We now have four desktops in Open Plan that have the University's central Linux build to allow students from the Data Analysis in Neuroimaging course to access their course materials in YNiC. These are the four PC's next to the window, towards the front of the Open Plan. If you have any problems logging into these computers please let us know. *✉️ Save the Date - 3rd of June 2pm* YNiC is pleased to host a '*Collaboration in Neuroscience*' event on the *3rd of June at 2pm*. Join us for a series of short talks, followed by cake, coffee and networking. Please save the date - more details will follow soon. *🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. This includes students who wish to attend the Data Analysis in Neuroimaging Course starting this semester. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 7th of April, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support@ynic .york.ac.uk to sign up. *🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 7th of April 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 8th of April, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Have a great week! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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🧠 YNiC Seminar: Today at 11:30am
by Jennifer Ashton 10 Mar '26

10 Mar '26

Hello, Please join us today for a seminar from *Dr MaryAnn Noonan*, with a talk titled *"Development of Social Valuation"*. Please join us in person over in YNiC, or via zoom <https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/98394761817?pwd=9yvVeBOVJOgDndbITsRlCWQjbaNh6I…>. All staff and students are very welcome. Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Hello, Please see below for this week's updates. 🧠* COGS Discussion Group - Tuesday at 11:30am* All staff and students are welcome to join our COGS Discussion Group tomorrow. Professor Beth Jefferies will be leading a discussion on the organisation and cycles of large scale cortical networks (see this recent paper from van Es et al., 2025) <https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-025-02052-8>. We hope to see you there. *🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. This includes students who wish to attend the Data Analysis in Neuroimaging Course starting this semester. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 7th of April, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support@ynic .york.ac.uk to sign up. *🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 7th of April 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 8th of April, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Have a great week! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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🧠 YNiC Seminar: Today at 11:30am
by Jennifer Ashton 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '26

Hello, Please join us today for a seminar from *Dr Arianna Moccia*, with a talk titled "*Using OPM-MEG to Assess Retrieval Dynamics of Holistic Episodic Events – Preliminary Data*". Please join us in person over in YNiC, or via zoom using the following link: https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/98319595280?pwd=z2m3EMSX5Fx3yXqwLfb8RlcjGgyZNP… <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/98319595280?pwd%3…> Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 23 Feb '26

23 Feb '26

Hello, Please see below for this week's updates. 🧠* YNiC Seminar - Tuesday at 11:30am* This week we have a seminar from *Dr Arianna Moccia*, with a talk titled "*Using OPM-MEG to Assess Retrieval Dynamics of Holistic Episodic Events – Preliminary Data*". Please join us in person over in YNiC, or via zoom using the following link: https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/98319595280?pwd=z2m3EMSX5Fx3yXqwLfb8RlcjGgyZNP… <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/98319595280?pwd%3…> *🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. This includes students who wish to attend the Data Analysis in Neuroimaging Course starting this semester. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 3rd of March, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support@ynic .york.ac.uk to sign up. *🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 3rd of March 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 4th of March, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Have a great week! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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Two fully-funded PhD positions at the University of York/Psychology
by Richard Aveyard 18 Feb '26

18 Feb '26

*The University of York* is pleased to announce two fully-funded PhD positions as part of the *IndiBrain* European training network. These roles offer a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge neuroimaging research in a multidisciplinary environment. *Available Projects:* - *Project DC9:* Linking neural characteristics of central vision loss with psychosocial factors to predict functional outcomes. - *Project DC10:* Individual differences in stereo vision and its relationship with structural and functional interhemispheric connectivity. *Key Information:* - *Funding & Mobility:* Supported by a Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant; *candidates must not have resided in the UK for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.* - *Training*: Includes secondments with international academic and industrial partners (e.g., Germany, Netherlands, and UK-based industry). - *Requirements:* A strong interest in neuroimaging, quantitative analysis, or computational modelling. - *Deadline:* 27th February 2026. *How to Apply:* Interested candidates should apply via the central recruitment portal: *https://indibrain.eu/recruitment*. Scroll down to see the list of projects. For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Heidi Baseler ( heidi.baseler(a)york.ac.uk) for DC9 or Prof. Tony Morland ( antony.morland(a)york.ac.uk) for DC10. -- Dr Richard Aveyard Senior Technical Specialist York NeuroImaging Centre University of York, UK

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 16 Feb '26

16 Feb '26

Hello, Please see below for this week's updates. 🧠* Neuroimaging Analysis Clinic - Tuesday at 11:30am* Please bring along your data, models and analysis questions to have an informal discussion over tea and coffee. Everybody is welcome, no question is too small!! *🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. This includes students who wish to attend the Data Analysis in Neuroimaging Course starting this semester. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 3rd of March, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support@ynic .york.ac.uk to sign up. *🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 3rd of March 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 4th of March, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Have a great week! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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YNiC Seminar Today, 11:30am
by Jennifer Ashton 10 Feb '26

10 Feb '26

Hello, Just a quick reminder that we have our first YNiC Seminar of the semester today! *Dr Nelly Matorina* will be presenting a talk titled "*Sleep Differentially and Profoundly Impairs Recall Memory in a Patient with Fornix Damage <https://direct.mit.edu/jocn/article/35/10/1635/117066>*". We look forward to seeing you over in YNiC for this seminar. If you are unable to attend in person, you can catch the seminar on zoom using the following link: https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/92466575424?pwd=72jrG01iehoLkuJJGX53u5t9epGWzn… <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/92466575424?pwd%3…> Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

Hello, Please see below for this week's updates. We have the first seminar of the semester starting tomorrow!! :) 🧠* YNiC Seminar - Tuesday at 11:30am* *Dr Nelly Matorina* will be presenting a talk titled "*Sleep Differentially and Profoundly Impairs Recall Memory in a Patient with Fornix Damage <https://direct.mit.edu/jocn/article/35/10/1635/117066>*". We look forward to seeing you over in YNiC for this seminar. If you are unable to attend in person, you can catch the seminar on zoom using the following link: https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/92466575424?pwd=72jrG01iehoLkuJJGX53u5t9epGWzn… <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://york-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/92466575424?pwd%3…> *🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. This includes students who wish to attend the Data Analysis in Neuroimaging Course starting this semester. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 3rd of March, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support@ynic .york.ac.uk to sign up. *🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 3rd of March 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 4th of March, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Have a great week! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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talk by Marta Zlatic tomorrow
by Beth Jefferies 05 Feb '26

05 Feb '26

Apologies for cross-posting but the talk by Marta Zlatic hosted by YBRI tomorrow is likely to be very compelling for anyone interested in the fundamental organisation of the brain. Hope to see some of you there :) 1pm, 6th Feb: Circuits for Memory-based Action Selection - Diana Bowles Lecture Theatre B/K/018 Animal behaviour is shaped both by evolution and by individual experience. In many species parallel brain pathways encode innate and learnt valences of stimuli. Furthermore, within the learning centers, opposite valences may be associated with the same cues, in parallel. How these opposing valences are integrated into an overall predicted value and used to drive a single coherent action and how the predicted values are compared with actual outcomes and used to regulate future learning is not well understood. Our recently published connectome of the entire Drosophila larval brain has revealed a complex, multi-layered network of neurons that implements learning and action selection. We are currently characterising the response properties and behavioural roles of individual neurons in the network. Together, these studies are revealing the principles by which learning and action-selection are implemented in the brain. -- Beth Jefferies Department of Psychology, University of York, UK +44 01904 324368

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Join us for these upcoming YNiC events
by Jennifer Ashton 03 Feb '26

03 Feb '26

Hello Please find attached the schedule of events at YNiC for this upcoming semester. All events will be held on *Tuesdays at 11:30am in YNiC*. We have a mixture of seminars from both internal and external speakers, COGS discussion groups and Neuroimaging Analysis Clinics, where we encourage you to bring along your data, models and analysis questions for us to have an informal discussion over tea and coffee. We hope you can join us! These events are a great opportunity to catch up with your fellow YNiC researchers and discuss the latest developments in our field. Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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YNiC computing facilities unavailable Thursday 29/01/2026 17:00-22:00
by Richard Aveyard 26 Jan '26

26 Jan '26

Hi All, Due to maintenance of the Biocentre networking, *there will be limited connectivity between YNiC and the outside world on Thursday evening (29/01/2026 17:00-22:00). *This will affect access to the remote desktops, and internet access for all computers (including those using wifi) at the centre. Apologies for the short notice, we are working with UoY Estates to make sure this kind of work is scheduled more carefully in future. If you anticipate this causing undue disruption to your work, please get in touch via support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk . Best Wishes, Rich -- Dr Richard Aveyard Senior Technical Specialist York NeuroImaging Centre University of York, UK

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 19 Jan '26

19 Jan '26

Hello, Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful break and are feeling energised for the year ahead. *🖥️ System Maintenance* The YNiC system underwent some upgrades over the break. Thank you for your patience while we resolved some unexpected issues. As always, if you encounter any issues using YNiC systems, please let us know via the usual route: support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk. *🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. This includes students who wish to attend the Data Analysis in Neuroimaging Course starting this semester. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 3rd of February, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support@ynic .york.ac.uk to sign up. *🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 3rd of February 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 4th of February, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. 🧠 *Call for Speakers* We're currently recruiting speakers for our YNiC seminars. If you would like to present your work to a very informal and friendly group please get in touch!! :) Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 15 Dec '25

15 Dec '25

Hello, As the year draws to a close, here is your last installment of weekly updates. *🔧 System Downtime* YNiC will be offline from Wednesday 17th of December to Friday 19th December to complete some system updates. This will include the remote desktops, the desktops in Open Plan, the YNiC Cluster and the scanner booking systems. *🎄 Holiday Closure* The scanners will be unavailable from the 21st of December to the 5th of January. The remote desktops, YNiC cluster and Open Plan will be accessible during this time, however there will be very limited user support from YNiC staff. We will be back in YNiC and will respond to support tickets from the 5th of January. *🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 6th of January, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. * 🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 6th of January 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 7th of January, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. 🧠 *Call for Speakers* I'm currently recruiting speakers for our YNiC seminars next semester. If you would like to present your work to a very informal and friendly group please get in touch!! :) *🌿 University Sustainability Newsletter* The University has released its first edition of the refreshed sustainability newsletter <https://features.york.ac.uk/sustainability-newsletter-december-2025/index.h…>, recognising and celebrating the highlights of 2025. Wishing you a wonderful holiday break! We hope everyone returns rested, refreshed, and ready for the new year in January :) Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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YNiC - Downtime for systems maintenance.
by Joe Lyons 12 Dec '25

12 Dec '25

Hello We'll be taking the computer systems in YNiC offline from Wednesday 17th December to Friday 19th December. This includes the remote desktops, the desktops in open plan, the cluster and the scanner booking system to perform some updates. Thanks Joe Joe Lyons, Systems Administrator York Neuroimaging Centre (YNiC), University of York joe.lyons(a)york.ac.uk 01904 325949 | 01904 325940

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This Week at YNiC
by Jennifer Ashton 08 Dec '25

08 Dec '25

Hello, Sending you some festive well wishes, along with some YNiC updates ... 🎄 *York Giving Tree * This year YNiC is hosting a York Giving Tree <https://yorksu.org/news/article/york-giving-tree>, you will see our tree decorated with red tags. The tags have gifts written on them with items requested by local York charities to make this a time special for everyone. To *get involved*, all you need to do is: 1. Choose a tag. 2. Buy the gift written on it - gifts can be as simple as a tin of beans! 3. Wrap it up. 4. Put the gift under our tree with the tag attached. If you are not over in YNiC, look out for other York Giving Tree's across campus! :) Thank you!! *🗓️ **YNiC User Inductions* If you are aware of any new students/staff that will require access to YNiC and/or an IT account, they must attend a YNiC user induction. The next monthly induction will be on *Tuesday the 6th of January, at 10:00am*. Please ask them to contact support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk to sign up. * 🗓️ **Level 0 operator training* *MRI* Level 0 Training: *Tuesday the 6th of January 13:00-15:00.* *MEG* Level 0 Training:* Wednesday the 7th of January, 13:00-15:00.* Please note that users requesting Level 0 training should be a PhD, RA/Postdoc, or staff, and should already have a project proposal submitted to YNiC. Please email support(a)ynic.york.ac.uk if you have any questions or wish to book on to this session. Please note that sessions are limited to 4 trainees, which will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. 🧠 *Call for Speakers* We're currently recruiting speakers for our YNiC seminars next semester. If you would like to present your work to a very informal and friendly group please get in touch!! :) Have a great week! Many thanks, Jennifer -- Jennifer Ashton, PhD, RSci, MIScT Senior Research Technician York Neuroimaging Centre Ema <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/>il Disclaimer <https://www.york.ac.uk/about/legal-statements/email-disclaimer/> [image: image.png]

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